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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,937, 401,785.08 and 192,742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,937, 401,785.08 and 192,742 is: 289,026.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,937 : 401,785.08 = 192,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,937/401,785.08 = 192,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,937x = 401,785.08 × 192,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,937x = 77,440,859,889.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,440,859,889.36/267,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,026.38

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